How to pronounce comportment
Say it like kum-PORT-munt. Comportment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
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- kum
- PORT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comportment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comportment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PAWT-munt.
What does comportment mean?
- The manner in which one behaves or conducts oneself.
- Deportment, bearing.
Where does comportment come from?
From Late Middle French comportement.
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Words that rhyme with comportment
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Questions about saying comportment
How do you pronounce comportment?
Say kum-PORT-munt. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɔrtmənt/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɔːtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comportment?
Comportment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: kum · PORT · munt.
Is comportment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəmˈpɔːtmənt/ (kum-PAWT-munt).